as in summarizing
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Recent Examples of recapping
Young said it all when recapping that first touchdown connection between the two of them.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Burr said in recapping the outrage.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
The Chanel fashion show marked the actress' first professional work commitment since filing for divorce from Keith Urban — and the Instagram comments beneath her post recapping the event were supportive from fans and friends of the star alike.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
After capturing the podium trophy, Williams posted a video on Instagram recapping the memorable race weekend, where the sticker made its appearance on the silverware.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Radnor and Thomas launched the show's rewatch podcast earlier this year and recently finished recapping the first season.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Burr said in recapping the outrage.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
The Chanel fashion show marked the actress' first professional work commitment since filing for divorce from Keith Urban — and the Instagram comments beneath her post recapping the event were supportive from fans and friends of the star alike.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
After capturing the podium trophy, Williams posted a video on Instagram recapping the memorable race weekend, where the sticker made its appearance on the silverware.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Radnor and Thomas launched the show's rewatch podcast earlier this year and recently finished recapping the first season.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapping
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Students were encouraged to learn civics through memorizing, reciting, summarizing and applying information, rather than through analyzing and evaluating information, investigating civic issues or engaging in civic action projects.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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Companies are increasingly using AI to assist with daily tasks like summarizing meetings and drafting reports.—
JJ Rosen,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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The 22-page document outlining the allegations and charges against Judge Bronwyn Miller, a former prosecutor and current judge on Miami’s 3rd District Court of Appeal, was filed Thursday evening with the Florida Supreme Court.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the industry geared up to gather in Venice, the Senate Committee passed a draft law outlining a voluntary certification system for brands’ pipeline across all tiers of subcontracting, aimed at ensuring legality and traceability throughout, as reported.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Recapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapping. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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